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25/09/2025

We’re back with Surgical Skills Night Round 2 this Monday, Sept 29 in BHSC G06!

This beginner-friendly session will cover simple interrupted sutures — a must-know technique for any future surgeon 👩‍⚕️👨‍⚕️

📍 BHSC G06
🕕 Session 1: 6:00 PM
🕢 Session 2: 7:30 PM

⚡ Sign-up required:
You must be a registered Surgical Society member and sign up via the UCC Sports & Societies portal.

Limited spots — make sure to secure yours early!

See you all on Monday! 🪡

15/09/2025

🚨EGM Announcement 🚨

We’re holding our EGM on Monday September 22nd at 6 PM (online)

At this meeting, we will be electing our brand-new GEM1 and DEM1 reps.

📩The link to join will be sent to members of the society and posted in our bio later this week.

This is the perfect opportunity to get involved, represent your class, and be part of the SurgSoc committee!! 🪡✂️

If you have any questions about the roles, please don’t hesitate to send us a DM 😊

Good luck!!

14/09/2025

What a night! Huge thank you to everyone who joined us for our Suture Night — from first knots to polished stitches, the energy in the room was incredible.

We loved seeing so many students sharpening their surgical skills and getting hands-on experience. 👏

Couldn’t make it this time? Don’t worry — we’ve got more nights coming up. Stay tuned and we’ll see you at the next one! 👀🔗

05/09/2025

‼️HOPE YOU’RE READY BECAUSE WE’RE BACK‼️

From knot tying to suturing, this hands-on workshop is the perfect way to start building (or refreshing) your OR techniques. 🏥✂️

📅 Date: September 9th
⏰ Time: Session 1 - 6 PM, Session 2 - 7:30 pm
📍 Location: BHSC G10

✨ Open to all members of the society– join Marcelina and Connor as they guide you through, simple interrupted, horizontal/vertical mattress sutures!

🔗 Sign up to Surg Soc on the portal or DM us for more info!

28/03/2025

🚨 The Cardiothoracic Surgery Clerkship is Back! 🚨

Ready to take your surgical skills to the next level? We’re beyond excited to announce the return of the Cardiothoracic Surgery Clerkship with Professor John Hinchion, Consultant Cardiothoracic Surgeon at CUH!

🔹 What’s in it for you?
💉 Hands-on experience – Get involved in real surgical cases
📚 Small group teaching – Covering clinical anatomy, physiology, pharmacology, and cardiothoracic basics
🩺 Interactive tutorials – Dive into specialized areas of surgery
🔬 Research opportunities – Work on a project that could shape your future career
🔪 Surgical skills training – Hone your technique under expert supervision

This intensive, high-impact programme is perfect for students considering a future in cardiothoracic surgery. A limited number of spots are available, and selection is highly competitive – so bring your A-game!

📅 Dates: Friday, June 6th – Monday, June 16th, 2025
🎓 Open to: DEM 2, 3, 4, 5 / GEM 2, 3, 4
🏆 Certificate awarded upon completion

🔗 Apply now. ( https://forms.gle/gs5Bsa1655czujF37 ) Selection is based on your application form & CV. Link in bio. Don’t miss out—this could be the experience that sets your surgical career in motion! 🚀

The deadline is 7th April 11.59pm.

12/03/2025

We’re excited to announce our AGM for the 2025-2026 Committee! 🎉
🗓 Date: March 25th
⏰ Time: 8:00 PM
💻 Platform: Zoom

If you’re passionate about surgery and ready to take on a leadership role, this is your chance to get involved! 💪🏼

To run for positions, DM us on Instagram with the following:
1️⃣ Your name
2️⃣ Your year
3️⃣ The positions you want to run for

Don’t forget to prepare a 1-2 minute speech to introduce yourself and why you’d be the perfect fit for the role.

You can also run for several positions and not just one!
See you there! 👩‍⚕️👨‍⚕️

01/03/2025

🗓 Ready to sharpen your surgical skills? Join us for our *FINAL* Surgical Skills Night of the Year! 🗓

Whether you're mastering knot tying or refining your suturing techniques, this hands-on event is your final opportunity of the year to perfect your skills in the OR. 🏥🖇️

📅 Date: March 5th
⏰ Time: 5:30 - 7:30
📍 Location: BHSC G06

✨ Open to everyone – join CeCe and Joshua as they guide you through:
• 5:30 - 6:30: Simple interrupted, Horizontal/Vertical Mattress
• 6:30 - 7:30: Subcuticular suture

🔗 Sign up on the portal or DM us for more info! Let's elevate your surgical expertise. 🚀

28/01/2025

📢 Eligibility Update for the National Surgical Skills Competition 🩺✂️

Attention all aspiring surgeons! This year, applications are open exclusively to:
🔹 Direct Entry Medical Students (DEM) in Years 3, 4, or 5
🔹 Graduate Entry Medical Students (GEM) in Years 2, 3, or 4

⛔ Please note: Students who have competed in the National Surgical Skills Competition at RCSI in previous years are not eligible to apply.

Don't miss your chance to showcase your skills and take the stage! Stay tuned for more updates. 🏆

26/01/2025

✨ SurgCon 2025: Cutting Edge ✨

A massive thank you to everyone who made this event a success—our incredible speakers, inspiring judges, enthusiastic participants, and the hardworking team behind the scenes. 🙌

From insightful talks that broadened our horizons to hands-on workshops that sharpened our skills, SurgCon 2025 was a celebration of surgical innovation and collaboration. 🩺✂️

Your passion and dedication have truly brought this event to life, and we couldn't have done it without you! Here's to learning, growing, and shaping the future of surgery together. 💡

Until next year, let’s keep the momentum going. Stay curious, stay inspired! 💙

17/01/2025

Exciting things are happening at this year’s Annual Surgical Conference! 🏥✨ Join us for an incredible lineup of expert speakers and hands-on workshops, designed to inspire and advance your skills. From cutting-edge surgical techniques to the latest in patient care, this is an event you won’t want to miss! 🔪💡

08/01/2025

📢 Exciting opportunity for medical students!

Join our Peer-to-Peer Laparoscopic Skills Training program and:
🔹 Engage in 6 hours of structured training
🔹 Contribute to groundbreaking research on surgical education

📄 Limited to 20 spots, so don’t miss out!
For more details, check out the Participant Recruitment Form.
Link to form: https://forms.gle/49u7yGYoNQsEbp5i7

💡 Proudly organized in collaboration with CUH, UCC, Psiren, ASSERT, and UCC Surg Soc.

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6 Carraigside, College Road
Cork
T12YF78

Website

http://surgsoc.ucc.ie/

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